About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Odours. Outdoors. Tasks: Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Direct agricultural crops clipping activities . Organize greenhouse and nursery operations. Oversee deleafing horticultural crops activities. Tie and secure plants. Control reported insect, disease and weed problems. Determine type and quantity of stock to grow. Establish and maintain required environment. Hire, train and supervise staff. Order materials and stock. Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying. Supervision: Staff in various areas of responsibility. Type of product: Ferns. Perennials. Ornamental trees and shrubs. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Horticulture. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: On-site housing options.